Features
AP Exam Leaks Drip Into Stuyvesant
AP exam leaks are flooding social media and making their way into Stuyvesant in the process.
Science
Growing Rise of Inaccessibility for Safe Feminine Hygiene Products
By Emma Musyuk
The changes and pressures associated with menstruation affect the esteem of young women, and also pose health risks due to lack of education on menstruation and the lack of access to menstrual products due to their high costs.
Science
The Fading Affect Bias
The fading affect bias is an emotional regulation strategy that helps us cope with past experiences and prepare for the future, but it’s not without risks.
Arts and Entertainment
Challengers Makes a Racket and Then Smashes It
Knee injuries, churros, and growing up without your (tennis) partner: who would have known the Phil’s Tire Town challenger would have the sweatiest, most Uniqlo-sponsored love triangle of all time?
Arts and Entertainment
Eurovision: Divided by Music
By Khush Wadhwa
This year’s Eurovision was marked by chaos and controversy, but can we unite under its ending?
Arts and Entertainment
Drizzy or K.Dot?
By The Arts & Entertainment Department
Kendrick Lamar’s devastating disses towards Drake have swept the nation. Everyone has an opinion on the beef—whether because they venerate Kendrick Lamar’s powerful lyricism or vibe with Drake’s catchy melodies. We asked our writers to share whose side they were on, along with one song to justify their allegiance.
Features
Reflection on Women’s Day Run
Stuyvesant held their tenth annual Women’s Day Run Event, where participants were able to interact with each other to support equality for women.
Features
A Special Sibling Relationship: Big Sib Dynamics
By Daniella Solomon, Lily Wagman
An inside look at how Big Sibs and Little Sibs each view the Big Sib program.
Features
Stuyvesant Students’ Experiences With Slut Shaming
As the weather gets warmer, Stuyvesant students anonymously share their experiences, thoughts, and perspectives on slut-shaming.
Features
Balancing Relaxation and Motivation: Cafe Culture at Stuyvesant
By Florence Wu, Grace Jung, Shana Tam
Stuyvesant culture is a pipeline for cafe culture—awkward commuting times, school stress, and necessary productiveness cause many students to flock to them after school. However, is this really the right choice for everyone, and what are the positives and negatives of building such a habit?
Humor
Terminat[ing] Traffic Congestion
By Jai Shah
I for one, welcome our new traffic overlord (please don’t financially ruin me).
Humor
Ethos, Logos, and Pathos Walk Into a (Senior) Bar…
Rhetorical strategies are all around you. Sometimes they hold meetings on Tuesdays.
Humor
Raiders of the Lost Report Card
A PI enters an abandoned Stuyvesant in hopes of finding a rumored treasure on the 11th floor.
Science
What’s Up With QED?
By Maximiliano Pettica, Sophie Zhao
Quantum electrodynamics (QED) is an elusive topic discussed in modern physics. Learn more about the history of QED and the behavior of subatomic particles and electromagnetic radiation!
Science
On The Hunt for the Ultimate AI
By Imtiaz Ahmed
Despite progress in the field of AI, achieving true artificial general intelligence requires overcoming limitations in human-like reasoning and an understanding of the physical world.
Science
Is “Facts First” Always the Priority?
By Amy Zhou
It’s important to consider multiple perspectives, but cognitive dissonance suggests that accepting alternative opinions is uncomfortable to the brain.
Arts and Entertainment
Everyone Loves Me: A Unique, Yet Classic Take On the Romantic Comedy
By Emi Shimada
“Everyone Loves Me” is a fresh take on the eSports romantic comedy genre, with good casting and a unique plot line
Arts and Entertainment
Bon Voyage to a Swedish Adventure at BonBon
By Galen Jack, Somerset Seidenberg
With whimsical sweets like salt-coated licorice, pacifier candies, and passionfruit banana gummies, BonBon has amassed social media stardom while staying loyal to its Swedish roots and clientele.
Arts and Entertainment
April in Review: K-pop
By Rachel Hong
Among numerous successful K-pop comebacks last April, these two albums stand out above the rest.
Arts and Entertainment
What’s Your Sign? What’s Your Era?
Music has always changed with the times to reflect different cultural developments, but the rapidity with which contemporary online culture changes has solidified “eras” as a quintessential part of today’s music scene.
News
AP Students Affected by Fire Evacuation
By Amrit Das, Lauren Yang, Rahul Kissoon
A fire evacuation took place during the AP Chinese Language and Culture exam on May 9, affecting exam takers.
Humor
What You Should Eat for Lunch Based Off of Your AP
By Madelyn Li Nunez, Malk Agha
An accurate list of things you’re probably eating for lunch based on your AP class.
Humor
Gouda-Bye, Big Sibs
By Daniella Solomon, Sasha Ruinsky
A log of a Big Sib interview gone horribly wrong. And a story of love, loss, and cheese.
Opinions
Confronting the Stigma
By Anonymous
Stigmatization and misconceptions of antidepressants have considerably undermined their possible benefits.
Opinions
Coquette Disease
By Angelina Lu
With the rise of social media and life’s aesthetics, the harmful effects of these trends highlight the need for change
Opinions
Add More <F> Express Trains
By Muhib Muhib
<F> Express service has been a novel rarity since 2019, but it can and should be expanded now.
Opinions
The American Political Middle Ground DOES Exist
By Eli Smith
The hyperpolarized American political and social landscapes perpetuated by media organizations and politicians do not reflect the true beliefs of Americans. We need to form connections with one another and move past our disagreements to reach political resolutions.
Opinions
All Eyes on Rafah
A Tiktok influencer’s insensitive choice of audio regarding the Met Gala set alight a block movement. In order to force acknowledgement and support in Gaza, users have been blocking celebrities who’ve chosen to stay silent on the humanitarian issue.
Sports
A Battle of Europe’s Best: Breaking down the 2024 UEFA Champions League Final
As the 2023-24 UEFA Champions League final draws closer and closer, let The Spectator be your guide for the game that will decide the best team in Europe.
Sports
Reaching the Top of the Pyramid
By Erin Goggin
Stuyvesant’s coed stunt team has already had huge success this spring season, and they hope to continue this success into the championships.
Sports
Real Madrid’s Goalkeeper Dilemma and What To Do
Who should start in goal for Real Madrid in the Champions League final?
Sports
Manchester City Recap: Pep Guardiola’s Tactics and Haaland’s Resurgence
By Ethan Lijin
Following Haaland’s recent underperforming stats during the Champions League quarter-finals, he redeemed himself as the world's best striker and a pivotal member of Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City.
Sports
Lando Wins at Last
By Eli Lifton
Lando Norris won his first F1 race; here is what it took to get him here.
Sports
“The Monster” is Quietly Running Boxing
By Eli Lifton
Naoya Inoue is dominating boxing, but no one is talking about it.
Science
The Power of the Sun
By Isabel Cho
As the summer season approaches, it is critical to understand the expected high temperatures and amount of light, as well as the necessary precautions for protection from the Sun.
Features
AP Exam Leaks Drip Into Stuyvesant
AP exam leaks are flooding social media and making their way into Stuyvesant in the process.
Science
What’s Up With QED?
By Maximiliano Pettica, Sophie Zhao
Quantum electrodynamics (QED) is an elusive topic discussed in modern physics. Learn more about the history of QED and the behavior of subatomic particles and electromagnetic radiation!
Science
Growing Rise of Inaccessibility for Safe Feminine Hygiene Products
By Emma Musyuk
The changes and pressures associated with menstruation affect the esteem of young women, and also pose health risks due to lack of education on menstruation and the lack of access to menstrual products due to their high costs.
Science
On The Hunt for the Ultimate AI
By Imtiaz Ahmed
Despite progress in the field of AI, achieving true artificial general intelligence requires overcoming limitations in human-like reasoning and an understanding of the physical world.
Science
The Fading Affect Bias
The fading affect bias is an emotional regulation strategy that helps us cope with past experiences and prepare for the future, but it’s not without risks.
Science
Is “Facts First” Always the Priority?
By Amy Zhou
It’s important to consider multiple perspectives, but cognitive dissonance suggests that accepting alternative opinions is uncomfortable to the brain.
Arts and Entertainment
Everyone Loves Me: A Unique, Yet Classic Take On the Romantic Comedy
By Emi Shimada
“Everyone Loves Me” is a fresh take on the eSports romantic comedy genre, with good casting and a unique plot line
Arts and Entertainment
Bon Voyage to a Swedish Adventure at BonBon
By Galen Jack, Somerset Seidenberg
With whimsical sweets like salt-coated licorice, pacifier candies, and passionfruit banana gummies, BonBon has amassed social media stardom while staying loyal to its Swedish roots and clientele.
Arts and Entertainment
Challengers Makes a Racket and Then Smashes It
Knee injuries, churros, and growing up without your (tennis) partner: who would have known the Phil’s Tire Town challenger would have the sweatiest, most Uniqlo-sponsored love triangle of all time?
Arts and Entertainment
Eurovision: Divided by Music
By Khush Wadhwa
This year’s Eurovision was marked by chaos and controversy, but can we unite under its ending?
Arts and Entertainment
Drizzy or K.Dot?
By The Arts & Entertainment Department
Kendrick Lamar’s devastating disses towards Drake have swept the nation. Everyone has an opinion on the beef—whether because they venerate Kendrick Lamar’s powerful lyricism or vibe with Drake’s catchy melodies. We asked our writers to share whose side they were on, along with one song to justify their allegiance.
Arts and Entertainment
April in Review: K-pop
By Rachel Hong
Among numerous successful K-pop comebacks last April, these two albums stand out above the rest.
Arts and Entertainment
What’s Your Sign? What’s Your Era?
Music has always changed with the times to reflect different cultural developments, but the rapidity with which contemporary online culture changes has solidified “eras” as a quintessential part of today’s music scene.
Features
Reflection on Women’s Day Run
Stuyvesant held their tenth annual Women’s Day Run Event, where participants were able to interact with each other to support equality for women.
Features
A Special Sibling Relationship: Big Sib Dynamics
By Daniella Solomon, Lily Wagman
An inside look at how Big Sibs and Little Sibs each view the Big Sib program.
Features
Stuyvesant Students’ Experiences With Slut Shaming
As the weather gets warmer, Stuyvesant students anonymously share their experiences, thoughts, and perspectives on slut-shaming.
Features
Balancing Relaxation and Motivation: Cafe Culture at Stuyvesant
By Florence Wu, Grace Jung, Shana Tam
Stuyvesant culture is a pipeline for cafe culture—awkward commuting times, school stress, and necessary productiveness cause many students to flock to them after school. However, is this really the right choice for everyone, and what are the positives and negatives of building such a habit?
News
AP Students Affected by Fire Evacuation
By Amrit Das, Lauren Yang, Rahul Kissoon
A fire evacuation took place during the AP Chinese Language and Culture exam on May 9, affecting exam takers.
Humor
Terminat[ing] Traffic Congestion
By Jai Shah
I for one, welcome our new traffic overlord (please don’t financially ruin me).
Humor
Ethos, Logos, and Pathos Walk Into a (Senior) Bar…
Rhetorical strategies are all around you. Sometimes they hold meetings on Tuesdays.
Humor
Raiders of the Lost Report Card
A PI enters an abandoned Stuyvesant in hopes of finding a rumored treasure on the 11th floor.
Humor
Prom Night Perfume: Which Scent Is For You?
Find out what the way you smell like reveals about who you are.
Humor
From Fires to Wi-fi Woes: The Stuyvesant Mystery of the Century
By Eva Kastoun
Fires, no AC, and bad Wi-Fi, the Stuyvesant administration is hiding something from us. Here’s what we found out…
Humor
What You Should Eat for Lunch Based Off of Your AP
By Madelyn Li Nunez, Malk Agha
An accurate list of things you’re probably eating for lunch based on your AP class.
Humor
Filling the Graduation Cube
By Erica Liu
The CCP chooses what to put inside the co2024 graduation cube.
Humor
Gouda-Bye, Big Sibs
By Daniella Solomon, Sasha Ruinsky
A log of a Big Sib interview gone horribly wrong. And a story of love, loss, and cheese.
Opinions
Confronting the Stigma
By Anonymous
Stigmatization and misconceptions of antidepressants have considerably undermined their possible benefits.
Opinions
Coquette Disease
By Angelina Lu
With the rise of social media and life’s aesthetics, the harmful effects of these trends highlight the need for change
Opinions
Add More <F> Express Trains
By Muhib Muhib
<F> Express service has been a novel rarity since 2019, but it can and should be expanded now.
Opinions
Study Drugs and the Danger of Fabricated Truths
We should pay more attention to the normalization of study drugs based on preconceived notions about prescription stimulants.
Opinions
The American Political Middle Ground DOES Exist
By Eli Smith
The hyperpolarized American political and social landscapes perpetuated by media organizations and politicians do not reflect the true beliefs of Americans. We need to form connections with one another and move past our disagreements to reach political resolutions.
Opinions
All Eyes on Rafah
A Tiktok influencer’s insensitive choice of audio regarding the Met Gala set alight a block movement. In order to force acknowledgement and support in Gaza, users have been blocking celebrities who’ve chosen to stay silent on the humanitarian issue.
Sports
Manchester City Recap: Pep Guardiola’s Tactics and Haaland’s Resurgence
By Ethan Lijin
Following Haaland’s recent underperforming stats during the Champions League quarter-finals, he redeemed himself as the world's best striker and a pivotal member of Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City.
Sports
A Battle of Europe’s Best: Breaking down the 2024 UEFA Champions League Final
As the 2023-24 UEFA Champions League final draws closer and closer, let The Spectator be your guide for the game that will decide the best team in Europe.
Sports
Reaching the Top of the Pyramid
By Erin Goggin
Stuyvesant’s coed stunt team has already had huge success this spring season, and they hope to continue this success into the championships.
Sports
Real Madrid’s Goalkeeper Dilemma and What To Do
Who should start in goal for Real Madrid in the Champions League final?
